Fresh off his 2017 NBA Playoff series versus Golden State, the “Rip City Assassin”, Damian Lillard (aka Dame Dolla) sits down with BJ & Bucher to discuss the NBA, music, and more. ALSO – our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot buttons:

Q1 – Around The League (News)

Chicago Bulls: The Good, Bad and Future:BJ & Ric discuss how Rajon Rondo’s presence has galvanized the Chicago Bulls, and why the young guys are requesting his return to the Bulls lineup for the 2017-18 season.

The Rising Star of Giannis Antetokounmpo:Why The Greek Freak is the future of the NBA, and why he is going to be a problem for opponents.

Q2 – What To Do About Paul George

Bird, Magic, and Paul George. With the 2017 NBA Draft coming upon us next month, here’s what BJ & Ric think Larry Bird is saying about Paul George by stepping down as the leader in the Pacers’ organization, and why our BJ doesn’t believe the Lakers will gain anything by giving up a 1st Round Draft pick this year in order to acquire George from Indiana.

HALFTIME MUSIC BREAK: Common ft. Bilal ~ The 6th Sense

NBA superstar point guard Damian Lillard, aka Dame Dolla, talks to Ric Bucher about how he approaches his music career alongside his job as the Portland Trailblazers’ leading scorer. Dame also offers our BJ Armstrong some advice on how to launch his (BJ) own rap career as the artist Hadd2. Will BJ take the Damian’s “#4BarFriday” challenge on Instagram?

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Rajon Rondo was mentored by Kevin Garnett and used that experience to apply it to his relationships with Cousins and the Bulls younger players. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce stood up for Rondo, trusted him and built him up to the player he is today. Wade and Butler didn’t come into the league playing with a Garnett and Pierce, nor did they have that level of love, respect and camaraderie that Boston had. Rondo is use to being misunderstood, so his empathy and understanding for those youngsters in Chicago is reminiscent of his own experiences in Boston. Its evident with the way Rondo communicates with the youngsters, that he is a better teacher and mentor than Wade or Butler, as it relates to this Bulls team. Wade and Butler try to push and pull you up to their level, while Rondo lifts you…big difference.

The greek freak is of another universe. He’s unguardable and impossible to game plan for. If he ever gets a consistent jumper, it will literally be unfair for him to play against anybody. At the hieght of his career, he will be a combination of Lebron, Westbrook and Anthony Davis on steroids(2.0)…he has the skills of Lebron, the determination of Westbrook and the length and agility of Davis. He will be the biggest problem in the NBA next year. I am saying it right here and now, Milwaukee will dethrone Cleveland next year in the east…100% for sure ! The greek freak trumps Durant in every facet of ability and skillset except shooting the jumper. Because of the greek freak, Durant will never be considered the best player in the NBA, but Giannis will. This dude was terrorizing the Raptors, specifically Ibaka. I have never seen a seven footer handle the ball like that, pass like that, defend on the wing like that and dunk on people off the dribble like that…all that while also having the combined court presence and savvy of Lebron, Magic and Kidd. Im truly at loss of words.

The Lakers are trying to get Paul George, not because he can carry a team to the Championship by himself, but because he is a proven superstar to build around. The Lakers having Paul George as a cornerstone, having Magic Johnson’s business and basketball mind at the helm and with the franchise being in LA, the sum of these parts all of a sudden makes the whole(Lakers) look much more attractive to free agents. Because Paul George is such a strong presence on the wing and commands double teams, he will create easier shots for the younger players and make the game easier for everybody. The Lakers roster currently has no one on the roster that commands double teams, so they’re easy to defend. Forcing the defense to have to double team is what creates open looks, easier buckets. Magic Johnson is on the right track by going after Paul George or Jimmy Butler…you cant go wrong with either player.